Montevallo, AL (ZIP 35115) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 79 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Montevallo has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Montevallo has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 19, 2004.
Montevallo has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2009.
Montevallo has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montevallo was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35115 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montevallo, AL, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Montevallo (ZIP 35115) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2009.
Montevallo has 24 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35115 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.6M in property damage in the Montevallo, AL area (ZIP 35115). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →